BOTANICALS – NATURE Description
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A view from Maui
The painting of this series is dedicated to the island of Maui, which I visited on my last trip to Hawaii. The island has a lush vegetation with many colorful flowers and fruit trees. It’s an island far away from any big towns or industrial areas, that gives you back all the time you spent on travelling there. A creation…
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Akaka falls
The art is called Ikebana and is an art form (yōga) practised mainly in Japan, whose purpose is to bring about a mood of sober meditation through the arrangement of flowers. The term ikebana derives from the words ikeru (生) and hana (花), meaning “live flowers”. Ikebana was created in the late 13th century by Chinese priest Dōyū, who came…
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Bromeliad ocean view from Maui
It is usually thought to be a houseplant, but it caught my eye in the midst of tropical flowers such as orchids and other colorful Hawaiian flowers! It was so lush and full that it looked like an exotic flower itself. I could imagine this to be an interior plant in a Japanese-style room, which makes it even more attractive!
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Cherry blossoms
CHERRY BLOSSOMS It was a site to see a singular cherry blossom. The rich pink petals danced in the gentle wind, creating a delicate scene. The cool spring air kept the blossoms from wilting and gave them their signature scent. The trees were planted long ago to commemorate an old man’s passing and the birth of another, solidifying the eternal…
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Cherry blossoms #4
The blossoms were created using a familiar technique called double wall quilting, where two pieces of fabric are sandwich together to create a thin area which is then embellished with decorative stitching. After this process was completed I moved onto the petals using a netting mesh that I found at my local craft store (a dollar store actually) and painted…
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Coral reef
This painting was inspired by a beautiful coral reef I came across while scuba diving. Beautiful and colourful fish and long tentacles moving quietly in the water. Unforgettable experience. There seems to be some magic captured here, right? Background is made of freehand fine lines, not too easy to accomplish on A3 format! But I think it’s worth it. Background…
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Diamond point
This piece of art was inspired by the Boro (Japanese peasant handcraft) technique called Diamond point. It was conceived during the early 20th century and it is made from a single strand of iron wire. The palms on the beach or in the snow create a color gradient which can be reproduced using this technique. Although it sounds easy to…
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Grapevine
Grapevine is a plant in the Vitis family with several species. The most well-known is Japanese grapevine (Vitus thunberiana), but it can be hard to find in Japan. There are several species like American grapevine (Vitis labrusca) and wild grape vines (wild vine, Vitis rotundifolia). Grapevine is an evergreen vine or climbing shrub. Its length between 10 and 12 feet,…
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Grapevines
“The Japanese name for grapevine is “”suisen”” (literally, “”snake well””). The reason for this becomes evident if one looks at the way in which the shoots grow. Grapevines are cultivated primarily to produce fruit, but since they also produce attractive foliage, these vines are often used for decorative purposes, especially in the winter. The vines are only cultivated for their…
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Grapevines
“The Japanese name for grapevine is “”suisen”” (literally, “”snake well””). The reason for this becomes evident if one looks at the way in which the shoots grow. Grapevines are cultivated primarily to produce fruit, but since they also produce attractive foliage, these vines are often used for decorative purposes, especially in the winter. The vines are only cultivated for their…
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Hawaiian botanical
are taking the world by storm. The tattoos use real objects like flowers, insects and other natural elements that are painstakingly copied onto people’s skin. Uniqueness is an understatement when it comes to this inking style, as they can take a lifetime to create due to their complicated nature – just look at the attention to detail! The artists behind…
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Hawaiian botanical #2
Puaala (Euphorbia hirta), also called beach snow, is a coastal plant with leaves and stems adapted to resist the salty ocean wind. The leaves are succulent and bristly as shown in the close-up. The stems produce yellow, five-petaled flowers described as star shapes. This awesome art of Ikebana has an elegant simplicity that I quite love. Art created, designed, and…
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Hawaiian christmas wreath
made of flowers and leaves The technique used for this wreath is “Ikebana” also known as flower arrangement. Also, the one used here is a combination of “Shin-you-sen” (traditional style) and “Kado 1.1” (Japanese modern way). I always try to mix all kind of styles when I do Ikebana . Otherwise, it is just too monotonous. I have been studying…
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Hawaiian wedding flower
HAWAIIAN WEDDING FLOWER DIGITAL PRINT Depicted in the art are Hawaiian wedding flowers, which can be seen in abundance at many island weddings. The flowers are displayed in a vase, which is usually placed on an altar-like table to display the floral arrangement. The Hawaiian wedding flower is an extremely important part of traditional Hawaiian ceremonies and celebrations. The tradition…
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Ikebana #6
This drawing was made by using fluid paint onto a paper with stencils. I came up with this idea to make an Ikebana series, because I love the way flowers are arranged in the traditional Japanese style. I wanted to express my own unique interpretation of Ikebana through my drawings. The aim is for you to see how much fun…
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Ikebana #7
The white paper used in this drawing reminds me of the cleanliness and purity of snow, which brings back memories of when I was a child. As much as I love Ikebana in traditional Japan, I also like Ikebana in Europe or other parts of the world that have a different taste. The beauty of flowers does not depend on…
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Ikebana series #1
Ikebana series #1: The flower painting contest held by the St. Lobelia’s school of Ikebana is what brought these two together for the first time, Ranma with her fragrance and Ukyo with her artistry. Now, they are asked to hold ikebana exhibits at a carnival, where they will be competing against each other once again! Both of them would like…
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Ikebana series #2
This ikebana was made from a single white gerbera. It is a relatively simple ikebana, but the long stem and the linear flowers give it a great volume not to mention how beautifully it’s detailed leaves show off against the backdrop of nature behind my window! It makes for a very elegant yet lush-feeling display. It has an almost 3D…
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Ikebana series #3
This piece of art was created by using textured acrylic paint, with live flower arrangements in the background. This is the second article about an Ikebana series which was started with Ikebana series #1 . As explained previously, “Ikebana” is a Japanese traditional art of flower arrangement. The most important fact in this art is that there are no rules.…
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Ikebana series #4
This painting was done after I read a book about how to arrange flowers in Japanese-style. I really like the rustic feel of this painting because the materials used in the arrangement are not ordered, but instead just thrown together in an unsystematic way that echoes my own feeling when arranging flowers.
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Ikebana series #5 – Diptych
This painting went with the previous as a diptych. This time I tried to play with sensory perceptions by using contrasting colors, shadows and reflections. The chair is both dark and bright, the vertical lines give it a sense of depth while at the same time bringing forward its central part where one eye is located. It’s a little bit…
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Kauna’Oa – Mauna kea beach
Well, it’s been over a week since I’ve submitted anything, so here’s another one for your viewing pleasure. This is Kauna’oa beach in Mauna Kea, Hawaii. Mind you this isn’t the main beach where all the resorts are, but rather its next door neighbor. When I first visited this place years ago, I was a little disappointed to see a…
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Keahou surf
It’s not even particularly known as a good spot, and yet it still draws an unbelievable amount of people. Since I had free time, I decided to come and see for myself, but… As expected, just like with the previous sport, there were some pretty amazing guys here. To think that there would be more than ten people out here…
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Kona coffee
This is a plant of Coffea Arabica, the species that produces Kona coffee. It’s a deciduous shrub and it can grow into fairly large trees in good conditions. The flowers look like little white star-shaped pom-poms. They’re quite fragrant. Flowers and flower buds. The buds are very colorful, ranging from bright pink to dark red, and eventually, open into the…
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Mixed bouquet
This art is called mixed bouquet. Half of flowers are made by materials like plastic, paper, cotton and wood (for example) and other half are real flowers. The aim of this art is to make the viewer think how it should be combined each material with the real flower. This is one of common way to arrange an Ikebana arrangement.…
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Mushroom
The mushroom painting is a special collaboration with one of my favorite artists, Ryusuke Hamamoto (濱本龍弘). The mushroom painting will be available as a limited poster at CafePress.com , Yokai.com and through the mail-order service at the Shigeru Mizuki website .
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Oregon coast
Trying to cover the Oregon coast is like trying to catch the tide with your hands, very challenging. It’s impossible for one person to touch on all of the amazing sightseeing locations on this picturesque strip of habitable land running up the Pacific Ocean. The painting of the “Joe and I” with the title Oregon coast is a culmination of…
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Palm frond ocean
PALM FROND OCEAN OIL on Mangowood This Photorealistic painting transports you to a serene natural setting where the ocean and a palm frond frame a picturesque landscape. The piece features the Palm fronds in the foreground with a beautiful blue ocean as viewed from shore, which acts as the backdrop.
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Palms quartet
The painting “Palms quartet” is inspired by the work of the French painter Henri Rousseau. The painting was part of an exhibition organized in 2013, when this article was written. The exhibition featured works done by artists who had been influenced by Fauvism or Cubism. These are styles that arose in France during a short period around the turn of…
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St. Barthelemy palms
Is a piece of painting done for my Ikebana series. It is a painting of the palms in St. Barthelemy The tree has many stories to tell, starting with the fact that it carries its own waterfall in between its leaves I was struck by its beautiful forms which are full of life and vigour at the same time. I…
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The victory
The art show the cool breeeze of the ocean and the beuty of the ocean, this is a true representation of the beuty of nature before any ocean before the polution of the ocean. This is a beutifull painting to have as we appreciate what nature has given us.
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Ti leaf ocean
The art is made of Ti leafThe size is 15x20cm oil on canvas price is one og the most beautiful paintings in my ikebana series. I like Ti leaf very much. it is humble, neat and strong beauty. I am using Ti leaf for Ikebana that I make into pottery or frame with handmade paper or frame of wooden frame.…
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Tileaf with forest
Thus painting brings about the best representation of the silent and calm rainforest canopies; a home of thousands and thousands of organisms that make life inhabistable on earth. This is a perfect fit on the living room as we uncover the different wonders of nature
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Turmeric
TURMERIC WATERCOLOR ON PAPER This Photorealistic watercolor of turmeric, has bright hues of reds and pink. The crimson and rose colors make this painting look like a sunset at a botanical garden. The vibrant color scheme is perfect for an entryway or bedroom, because it will instantly lift your mood.
